Thursday Island - Clearance
- Photo courtesy of Sailing Yacht Yindee Plus (2014)
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Noonsite Australia Formalities page.
Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture carry out customs, immigration and biosecurity clearance formalities here.
Port Control (or “Points North”) should be contacted on arrival on VHF Channel 16, 08:30-17:00 – Monday to Friday.
They will either direct you to the Customs dock, or to one of the anchorages (depending on the weather). Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine offices are all only a 5-minute walk from the main jetty once you are ashore.
It is important to speak to Quarantine officers about food restrictions. The Torres Strait area is a strictly controlled marine park, and certain foods cannot be taken from Thursday Island to your next port of call.
Vessels can anchor in the two Boarding station areas.
- Off the main wharf at Thursday Island.
- Between Madge reef and Horn Island (see photo). In the SE winds, the Horn Island anchorage provides greater protection. Anchor here and take the ferry across to T.I. to clear in/out.
You have 24 hours to leave after clearing out.
Last updated: December 2019
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